National Healthcareer Association

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is a leading provider of professional certification and competency-based educational resources for the allied health industry. Established in 1989, the organization offers nationally recognized credentials for critical healthcare roles, including Medical Assistant (CCMA), Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), and Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). NHA partners with educational institutions and healthcare employers to provide exam preparation tools, analytics, and continuing education designed to improve frontline healthcare worker performance and patient safety. As a division of Ascend Learning, NHA has issued over one million certifications, playing a vital role in standardizing skills and facilitating career advancement for healthcare professionals across the United States.